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Don’t Fall into the “Textbook Syndrome” Trap

January 7th, 2008 Joseph Chmielewski No comments

The Spanish Toolkit Blog published a great article on the trap of learning Spanish using the “Textbook Syndrome.”

What is the “Textbook Syndrome?”

The “Textbook Syndrome” is the collection of non-working, non-useful strategies that students use to memorize a living language (such as Spanish).
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Language Learning Tools for Hands-On Learners…

January 7th, 2008 Joseph Chmielewski No comments

If you are a Hands-On (Tactile-Kinesthetic-Propeoceptive) learner, listening to (and repeating) CDs, DVDs and tapes might not represent the strongest and best strategy for you.

You need to touch, get the feel of and sense things to learn best. So, a lecture that staggers on literally passes you by.
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